Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index
Key U.S. economic data may determine the dollar's weakening trend, impacting Bitcoin's movement.
This week, crucial U.S. economic data, including ISM manufacturing PMI and nonfarm payrolls, will determine if the dollar's weakening persists, providing a tailwind for Bitcoin. The consensus is that Tuesday's ISM index will rise slightly, but any weakness would boost BTC as it could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut rates.
Friday's job data is also pivotal, with a forecast of 165,000 job gains and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.2%. However, if jobs data disappoints, showing only 125,000 additions and a higher jobless rate of 4.4%, the dollar could continue to decline, further benefiting Bitcoin.
From a technical analysis standpoint, BTC is on the defensive with indicators like MACD histogram and RSI suggesting strengthening downside momentum. If the dollar weakens further, it could increase monetary liquidity, favoring BTC, seen as a risk asset highly sensitive to monetary conditions.